Working in sport and leisure

This industry is all about people enjoying sport, keeping fit and improving their health and fitness.

Jobs in this sector can be in professional sport, either playing or coaching at different levels. Alternatively, you could work in health promotion through sport and the study of sports science, or perhaps take a fitness role in a gym delivering group or one-to-one training sessions and exercise classes.

Thinking about taking a BTEC in Sport?

Studying a BTEC in Sport will equip you with the skills you need to become a professional in a host of sports careers, as Max Whitlock MBE explains in these videos.

Coach

Personal Trainer

Sports Manager

Nutritionist

Sports Scientist

What can I do now?

Choosing the right qualifications to help set you on the right track is really important. You may have taken or be planning to take GCSEs, BTECs or A Levels or a mix of all three to achieve your goals — whether that's to get straight into work, an apprenticeship, or go on to higher education.

We've included information on this page to help you see where your qualifications could take you.